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Networking & Educational Workshop
for Lymphedema Therapists
Zoom Live-Streaming Online
"Complementary Therapies on a Budget: PART 2"
December 7, 2024

(7 available contact hours)

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

WORKSHOP DATE: Saturday, December 7, 2024

TIME: (**NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE IN Pacific Time)
(7 possible contact hours)
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

WORKSHOP FEE: $195

(OR: $155 if already paid for PART #1 (11/2/24)

 

PRESENTERS:

Karen Ashforth, MS, OTR, CLT-LANA: “Ultrasound, Imaging & Treatment”

Lesli Bell, DPT, CLT-LANA: “Instrument-Assisted Positive Pressure Therapies”

Rochelle Brannan, MPT, CLT-LANA, ONCPT: “Vibration & Deep Oscillation Tools”

PANEL with all of the above presenters: “Promising Modalities that Should be Explored”

CONTACT HOURS: 7

Lymphedema Seminars  provides Certificates of Completion to all attendees.

WORKSHOP CONTACT: Shoosh Crotzer, Lymphedema Seminars, 805.772.3560

WORKSHOP PROGRAM SCHEDULE: see Program below

OBJECTIVES:
Participants will:

  • Identify three clinical applications for US imaging
  • Identify Hypoechogenicity and hyperechogenicity in an US image
  • Identify swelling in an US image
  • Identify indications of myofascial treatment for treatment of fibrosis in lymphedema
  • Describe different types of positive pressure treatments
  • Recognize the value of positive pressure options for patient home use
  • Identify four clinical uses of laser treatment
  • Identify three “out of the box” applications for laser treatment
  • Identify properties of water which make aquatic therapies optimal for treatment of lymphedema and lipedema.
  • Compare and contrast strengths and weaknesses of aquatic vs. land-based exercise/therapy for lymphedema and lipedema.
  • Recognize barriers to participating in water-based exercise/therapy.
  • Describe potential strategies for incorporating aquatic therapies into a lymphedema therapy program.
  • Explain the basic principles and mechanisms of Deep Oscillation Therapy and how electrostatic impulses create a deep oscillation effect in tissues
  • Identify the therapeutic benefits of DOT in the management of lymphedema and at least three specific benefits, such as reduced swelling, improved circulation, and pain relief
  • Assess the suitability of DOT for different stages of lymphedema and evaluate patient history and condition to determine if DOT is an appropriate therapy

REFUND / COMPLAINT POLICY:
If you are unable to attend this online workshop that you have paid for, our preference is to offer credit towards a future workshop or seminar valid for one year.  If this is not possible, we will refund the entire amount of payment if a written request is sent more than 14 days prior to the seminar, or if there is a valid medical reason for not being able to participate. If a workshop is cancelled by Lymphedema Seminars for any reason, we will provide a full credit for a future workshop or seminar valid for one year.  Lymphedema Seminars will make every effort to contact attendees in a timely fashion if a course has to be canceled.  If there are any complaints, please send them to us in writing and we will respond within 7 days.